Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley has received a one-match touchline ban and a £2,000 fine, his third disciplinary action this season. The Football Association sanctioned Cleverley for misconduct after he was shown a red card during Argyle's 4-3 Vertu Trophy win against Bristol Rovers on January 13. Cleverley reacted angrily to a referee's decision, then struck the dugout, leading to his dismissal. He will serve this ban during the upcoming League One fixture against Mansfield Town.
Previously, Cleverley received a two-match touchline ban and a £4,000 fine in September 2025. This followed a red card for improper conduct and using abusive words towards a match official during a 3-2 League One victory at Luton Town. His first ban of the season was a one-match suspension for accumulating three yellow cards, with the third caution occurring in the Luton match.
